Embedded Software Engineer
Our Client
An international technology provider specializing in the design and development of advanced embedded systems. Their solutions serve high-reliability environments across sectors such as secure communications, defense electronics, and industrial automation. The company integrates security by design in its products, leveraging cutting-edge hardware and low-level software technologies.
Mission
We are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to contribute to the development of secure and robust software modules for embedded platforms. This role is instrumental in designing and implementing components that meet stringent quality, performance, and security standards. The engineer will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure full alignment with system architecture and compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
Embedded Software Design & Development
- Design and implement embedded software modules aligned with architectural and security requirements.
- Ensure compliance with performance, memory footprint, and real-time constraints.
- Lead debugging, integration, and verification activities.
Security Integration
- Collaborate with security experts to implement countermeasures aligned with current threat models.
- Apply cryptographic principles in module design where required.
Verification & Documentation
- Perform unit, component, and integration testing of developed modules.
- Contribute to technical documentation including implementation details, verification protocols, and usage guidelines.
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Concept Engineers and Security teams to translate system-level requirements into software specifications.
- Participate in technical reviews and code walkthroughs.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in embedded software development.
- Proficiency in C and Rust for embedded environments.
- Hands-on experience with ARM Cortex-M architecture and toolchain.
- Solid understanding of memory management, linking, and system-level software design.
- Experience with cryptographic algorithms and secure software development concepts.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Preferred Experience
- Exposure to secure boot, firmware update mechanisms, or embedded security frameworks.
- Familiarity with threat modeling and implementation of hardware-based security features.
- German language skills.